English-Nigerian Anthony Gordon opens his Champions League account for Barcelona as they storm back to crush Galatasaray 4-1 in Istanbul.
English-Nigerian forward Anthony Gordon has his first Champions League goal in a Barcelona shirt, and it came in a statement win. Barça fought back in Istanbul to beat Galatasaray 4-1, with Gordon among the scorers on a night of real European authority.
The Catalans didn't start the way they finished. They went behind in a hostile atmosphere, the kind that has rattled plenty of visiting sides. Instead of panicking, Barcelona found their rhythm, took control of the contest and made the home side pay with a ruthless second-half display.
For Gordon, the goal is a milestone. He is still settling into life at one of the biggest clubs in world football, and scoring on the Champions League stage will do his confidence no harm. For fans across Nigeria and the wider diaspora who follow his rise, it is another proud moment for a player flying the flag at the highest level.
The result gives Barcelona two wins from two in this season's Champions League, a strong start in the race for a top-eight finish. Galatasaray, meanwhile, will need to regroup quickly after a heavy defeat on home soil.
